Check Out the Google’s 2024 Update, aka Android 15 ‘Vanilla Ice Cream’

One of the most thrilling aspects of a major Android update is uncovering the breadcrumbs that lead to new features. Google’s Android 12 update brought the most significant visual overhaul since Android 5 Lollipop, thanks to Material You. This fresh design philosophy, coupled with a slew of new features, completely transformed the look and feel of Android 12 compared to its predecessors. Android 13 followed suit, reinforcing many of the same aesthetic choices, and so did Android 14. Now, we’re eagerly anticipating Android 15, and we’ve got some hints about what might be in store.

Just to clarify, the initial developer preview for Android 15 hasn’t dropped yet, but we’re anticipating its release in the next few months. With each new rollout, there will be fresh features and tweaks enhancing various aspects of the Android system. We’re looking at around February for the first developer preview, likely hitting supported Pixel devices and possibly some other non-Pixel phones. If you’re keen on getting the complete lowdown on Android 15, you’re in the right spot.

What’s Android 15 Called?

Google moved away from its tradition of naming Android versions after desserts when it revamped its branding with Android 10. Despite this change, dessert names have stuck around within Google’s internal development teams. For instance, Android 11 went by the moniker Red Velvet, and Android 12 was playfully labeled Snow Cone. Likewise, Android 13 got the name Tiramisu, and Android 14 was dubbed Upside Down Cake. Google has become more transparent about these internal development names, and for Android 15, they’ve settled on the sweet-sounding Vanilla Ice Cream.

For those who are wondering, here are the dessert names, whether used internally or publicly, for all the Android versions up to now.

• Android 1.5: Cupcake
• Android 1.6: Donut
• Android 2.0: Éclair
• Android 2.2: Froyo
• Android 2.3: Gingerbread
• Android 3.0: Honeycomb
• Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
• Android 4.1: Jelly Bean
• Android 4.4: KitKat
• Android 5.0: Lollipop
  Android 6.0: Marshmallow
• Android 7.0: Nougat
• Android 8.0: Oreo
• Android 9: Pie
• Android 10: Quince Tart
• Android 11: Red Velvet Cake
• Android 12: Snow Cone
• Android 13: Tiramisu
• Android 14: Upside Down Cake
• Android 15: Vanilla Ice Cream

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As of now, we don’t have a confirmed release date for Android 15, but we’re speculating that it will likely follow a similar timeline as in previous years. Android 14, for example, released its developer preview in February 2023, followed by additional previews and four beta releases before the official launch with the Google Pixel 8 series. So, we can anticipate that the first developer preview for Android 15 will be around a similar timeframe like iOS 17.

For all you developers out there, anticipate Android 15 reaching “platform stability” around the third beta, assuming Google sticks to the release schedule from last year. When we talk about platform stability, it means the APIs are finalized. In the previous year, this milestone also marked the point where developers could start submitting apps that target the new API level to the Google Play Store.

Will My Device Get Android 15?

If you’ve got a newer Google Pixel phone, such as the shiny new Pixel 8 series, you’re in luck – you’ll likely be among the first to get your hands on Android 15 when it comes out. Keep in mind, though, it’ll initially be in developer preview mode (so, maybe don’t put it on your main device just yet), but at least you can give it a spin. We’re hopeful that other device makers will hop on the bandwagon, although it’s worth noting that brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi might not roll out updates as frequently.

But if you’re super eager to give Android 15 a spin on your smartphone, and there’s no official build available, you can give a Generic System Image (GSI) a shot. We’ll make sure to keep this section updated with more details once the first developer preview is out. We’re anticipating the first Developer Preview to hit in February, sticking to the pattern from past releases.